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NEWS FROM RATBY PARISH COUNCIL RATBY ALLOTMENT SITES - After the cessation of Ratby Allotments Association, both sites are now being managed by the Parish Council.

The Council was extremely disappointed at the state of the sites which were overgrown and apparently used as a dumping ground for household rubbish etc. The state of both sites has involved the Council in spending a considerable amount of money in clearing all the household rubbish, carpets etc., which had been left on the sites. Some of the areas on the sites have been impossible to fork over as layer upon layer of carpet is present on some of the plots and it has been necessary to excavate this with a digger.

It is hoped that the existing and new tenants will be able to enjoy a much more pleasant area in which to undertake their pastime/hobbies.

RATBY COMMUNITY ORCHARD GROUP - The Orchard Group celebrated its 20th Anniversary with its Annual Apple Day on Sunday 30th September 2018. The Parish Council wishes to congratulate the group on its success and acknowledges the hard work that has gone on in maintaining the Orchard to such a high standard.

FERNDALE PARK – CCTV - CCTV is now in operation at Ferndale Park.

Permanent notices are already affixed to the camera posts but further permanent notices will be erected as soon as they are available. After investing in this equipment the Council hopes vandalism etc., will stop and allow residents to enjoy what is a valuable asset to the village.

ACCESS TO COUNCIL OWNED PROPERTY - Recently, damage has occurred to the Sputnik roundabout in the Ferndale Park and also to a tree, which was destroyed due to private contractors gaining access to the site in order to carry out hedge trimming.

The Council wish to make it clear that should residents need to access its property, prior consent should be sought in order to avoid damage being caused.

ALGAE ON POND IN TOTEM POLE FIELD, TAVERNER DRIVE - There appears to be algae on the pond in the Totem Pole Field. Notices have been placed warning dog owners not to allow their animals to drink the water. This algae is probably due to the hot summer we have had and Council understands that the same problem is in other areas.

The brook at the Burroughs has been tested and the results have proved that there is no contamination present.

Ratby Parish Council – 13 Station Road, Ratby, Leicestershire LE 6 0JQ Tel: 0116 239 0167 - Email: ratbypcouncil@btconnect.com

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LEICESTERSHIRE parents and carers with children due to start at secondary school next year are being encouraged to apply for places at their preferred schools before October 31.

They will also find an interactive ‘Your Guide to education’ online to help focus their search and shortlist up to three preferred schools.

Ivan Ould, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for children and families, said: “Last year 96% of Leicestershire parents submitted their application online and we encourage people to use this approach.

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“We also want to remind parents to maximise their opportunities by applying for three schools, including their catchment school. There is no automatic entry for any school, so it is very important for applications to be submitted before the closing date.”

On arrival complimentary hot drink and biscuits are provided. As we have no licence, please feel free to bring your own drinks.

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Doors open at 7.00pm; showing starts at 7.30pm. Cost: £5.

Open evenings held at schools, for parents and carers to view facilities and speak to the teachers, can be useful in helping determine which school is best for their child.

Schools should be contacted directly, from the start of term and before the closing date, to find out more.

Parents unable to apply online may download a form from the website (www.leicestershire.gov.uk/ education-and-children/schools-collegesandacademies/school-admissions), fill it in and post it by the closing date.

Alternatively they may call the Customer Service Centre on 0116 305 6684 and request a form to be sent out.

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been with us on Saturday mornings since March and has proved herself to be a Below is a picture of the delightful Florence, valuable member of our volunteer team. She aged 6. Florence comes regularly to the has learned how to issue, renew and Library on the fourth Saturday of every month, discharge books, how to re-shelve books in when we have a coffee and cakes  morning     their proper places, and has taken particular and children’s craft activities. She comes with   responsibility for the junior Library which, her herself in making things.   Dad   and   absorbs                      naturally, tends to get a bit disordered.

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Ella says: “I have learned various skills that can be used outside of the Library, such as interacting with customers and having more knowledge about the world of work. I have enjoyed my time volunteering at the Library and will definitely come back in the future.�

BOOK SALE AND COFFEE MORNING

We will be holding a big book sale on Saturday 27th October, from 10.00     DUKE OF EDINBURGH SCHEME                – 1.00, to coincide with  ď€Śď€Śď ‹ď€Łď€Łď€Šď€Śď€Ąď€Žď€˘ď€ľď€ľď€Šď€ľď€Śď€°ď€Šď€¨ď€Śď€źď€˘ď€˘ď€ľď€Śď€Ľď€§ď€Źď€°ď€Śď€­ď€¨ď€Śď€¤ď€ľď€Śď€˝ď€Šď€Źď€­ď€Žď€ąď€Šď€şď€Śď€šď€¤ď€Žď€ľď€§ď€ľď€˛ď€¨ď€Śď€¨ď€§ď€ľď€Ťď€˘ď€Śď Œď€Šď€Žď€Ťď€°ď€Śď€Šď€ľď€ąď€Śď€°ď€Šď€¨ď€Śď€Şď€Žď€¤ď€žď€˘ď€ąď€Ś Our third student has now completed her 6 our next coffee, cake             months   volunteering      in the  Library,   working   and craft morning. We   her    Award.   Ella   Brennan     towards Silver has have a large stock of  

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County Councillors Report Ratby and Groby Division County - Councillor Ozzy O’Shea Tel: 0116 2394 336 or 07808 585 825 - Email ozzyoshea@hotmail.com

Community Speed Enforcement Average Speed Camera’s Bradgate Hill, Groby Residents should be aware that the average speed camera’s situated on the A50 between Lena Drive and Field Head locally known as Bradgate Hill are now active and monitor drivers in both directions. Drivers should be aware those travelling above the 40mph are risking a speeding fine please take care.

School Keep Clear – Camera Car I wanted to take this opportunity to advise residents of the trial to combat the problems of inconsiderate parking on School Keep Clear Zig-Zag markings. We have set aside one-off funding of up to £500,000, to address concerns that parents, residents and teachers have about parking outside schools. We work closely with schools and colleges to improve issues around on-street parking as well as pedestrian and pupil safety and we invited schools to register their interest in the scheme.

The work to make the zig-zag zones enforceable involves ensuring traffic regulation orders are in place by upgrading mandatory signs and lines so the zones are enforceable. A total of 32 schools that already have the necessary mandatory markings are taking part in the trial. Another 27 schools who have reported issues with parking also registered an interest, but are not yet eligible to begin the trial as further work is needed at these locations. I have asked Groby Community College and Brookvale High School to take part in these trials due to the serious inconsiderate parking on Ratby Road by parents and people dropping and collecting pupils from the school. I am pleased to say they have now requested to join the scheme. I am pleased to say Ratby Primary school had already signed up to this scheme. Using automatic number plate recognition technology, a camera car is being used by officers to monitor compliance and issue fines where necessary.

The remaining schools across the county will be invited again to be considered for inclusion later this year.

Gritting In Summer and Storm Clean Up The County Council’s gritters have spread around 150 tonnes of granite to protect roads across Leicestershire which were melting during the heat wave.

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Since the beginning of July, the highways team have dusted more than 25 locations across the county. It is the first time for a number of years the highway teams have had to carry out dusting using modified gritters. However, the impact of the joint hottest summer on record has caused longer term damage to our roads here in Leicestershire and throughout the country. We have assessed the level of damage and the treatments needed. We are also working with other highway authorities to make the case for additional central government funding, as was forthcoming after the last winter for potholes. However, recognising the need to address the most urgent repairs we are looking at bringing forward the 2019/20 allocation of £2.2million (the remainder of the £5million allocated in the MTFS) and look at the possibility of a growth bid to replace the £2.2million in 2019/20.

The weather continues to bring challenges with well over a hundred trees blocking roads and paths across the whole county in the last week. Our gangs have worked day and night clearing the debris and I would like to thank them for their dedication to keeping our roads safe.

Fostering and Adoption I would like to congratulate and thank the Council’s Fostering and Adoption Service for their outstanding work over the last year.

There are increasing numbers of children who are having to come into care and in order to ensure that as many of them as possible can be are placed within families the service has significantly increased its targets for recruiting foster carers and adopters. It is well on track to achieve these and since April 2018 it has recruited 16 foster carers more than in the whole of last year with a further 34 families going through the assessment process. There has also been a major increase in adoption recruitment and so far this year 13 families have been approved with a further 55 families being assessed. This is a particularly significant achievement at a time when others are finding it increasing difficult to recruit families and is testament to the hard work of our staff .The fact that families can see the extremely attractive offer and support that the Council will be providing has even seen some transferring from other agencies.

By increasing these very important services we will be able to keep many more children inside the County and within families where they will receive top quality care and support and have the best chance of achieving their full potential.

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Finally I would like to thank you all for your continued support and remind you that should you need my help or advice, I always pride myself on making myself available to residents. Remember I am only a phone call or email away.

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Ratby Library with Crow Pie Cafe Volunteers Yes, still talking about volunteers. Well, they are the essential element in the running of Community Librarys wherever they are and ours in Ratby is no exception, thanks a lot everybody! Of course managing the books service to customers and running the café are the main tasks, but there are other projects that require some specialised help. These are the erection of a prefabricated shed in the back garden and the removal of the staff toilet to make a food store. These two are very much linked in that a lot of things are currently stored in the toilet and will need somewhere to go when the work takes place. Give Ken a ring for a chat on 07720542295

Quiz Twenty Two people enjoyed the monthly Quiz on 14th September.

The Misfits were the winners with 32.5 points. As always Stephen Roache included local knowledge, with cries of ‘Oh! Of course’, when the answers were read out. The next quiz will be on 19h October starting at 7.30pm and the entry fee is £2.00.

There is no alcohol licence but you may like to bring your own drinks. It s very pleasing that the numbers attending are still above 20.

Wriggly Readers Mums, babies and pre-school children join in with singing nursery rhymes and listening to stories in a happy and friendly atmosphere.. Wrig-

gly Readers continue to alternate on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 and there is no charge for this but the purchase of drinks etc from the Café will be appreciated.

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open so lettings such as this will be an important part of our income. I would be pleased to meet with anyone requiring a venue for an activity or a meeting, to discuss requirements, layouts etc.

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The next meeting will be held on Monday 15th October at 6.30pm. The book to be discussed is “The Secret Life of Beesr”

by Sue Monk Kidd.

Wendy Deeping is the Leader of the Group. She can be contacted on 0116 2390 227. The Membership fee is £1 per meeting and refreshments will be available to purchase

Thanks again to those who ask permission to park in our car park which we appreciate. Of course the park is still private property so cars are left entirely at the owners own risk.

Enquirers are pointed towards the donation box in the library or the green box in the chip shop. This will be particularly helpful for the upkeep of the car park and surrounding grounds so your donations will therefore be very welcome.

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Eat in or Take Away. Tea, Coffee (Regular, Latte, Cappuccino, Americano), decaff tea and coffee are also available. We have various tasty cakes, the favourites are Chocolate, Lemon Drizzle, Walnut and Cherry and muffins with a variety of flavours. There is also a wide range of confectionary to tempt you and the children.

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Wriggly Readers continue to alternate on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30 and there is no charge for this but the purchase of drinks etc from the Café will be appreciated.

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Meeting space The building provides an excellent venue for small meetings for up to 40 people and as low as half a dozen. Space for this is available after 4.30 pm and 6pm on Wednesdays.

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Ratby Village to honour its war dead On Saturday 10th November from 10am - 2pm Ratby Parish church will be open for visitors to come and see what the young and not so young have done to honour those men from the village who have been killed in active service. The project has been co-ordinated by Joan Hawkins pastoral assistant at the church and Sandra Slater verger and a very talented arts and craft person.

Senior citizens who attended a holiday at home event in August started the ball rolling by making flower arrangement of silk poppies and making poppies. Since then the young people in the village have been involved, Young people attending church groups. Brownies, Guides Rainbows, Scouts and Cubs and children from the local primary school have been making poppies to decorate the church.

Coffee and refreshments will be available on the day.

In the evening the fantastic Ratby Co-operative Band will be playing at a concert in the Church to commemorate Remembrance day. On Sunday 11th the band will once again be leading the Parade through the village and then playing in the Church for our annual Remembrance Service.

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The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group The Kirby Muxloe Local History Group generally meets 6 times a year, and membership is open to all. Visitors are always welcome to all our meetings, which usually take place in St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Main St., Kirby Muxloe and start at 7.30 pm.

Details of the dates of meetings, together with the topics that will be covered, are shown on the notice board in Kirby Muxloe Library and on our website, which is www.kirbymuxloelocalhistorygroup.org Stop Press - our new book is now on sale at K.M. Library, St Bart’s Tea Shop (Church Hall, Main St., Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm) and Castle Opticians on Main Street. Price £6. Read all about the fallen in WW1, the work of the Air Raid Protection Wardens in WW2, the fundraising and rebuilding of the Free Church after the bombing of 1940 and finally – more tales from village folk long ago.

PLEASE NOTE: our next meeting will be on Tuesday November 20th 2018. “Making the Connections”, an overview of the Park and recent investigations into its history. Speaker from the Bradgate Park Trust. 2nd half, a short film of a visit to the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium in 2017.

Speakers Beth and Roger Barrett - who attended the Service.

Kirby Muxloe Community Centre/ Village Hall Before WWII, Kirby Muxloe had relied on a small number of venues for all its social activities. The premisies, such as St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, the Free Church Hall, a room above the Cop-op (on Castle road) and a room above the bar at the Royal Oak Public house were very often in use.

Dances were held there, plays were performed, dinners attended, rates paid, the list goes on. By the end of WWII, the Free Chuch Hall was no longer available as the church had been razed to the ground in the bombing of 1940. As men returned from the war and others, who were no longer carrying out their wartime duties at home, had more free time, the need for a large public hall became more pressing.

building work. A loan of £1,700 was offered, which was to be repaid by the proceeds of fundraising events to be held in subsequent years.

A group of local master builders, including Fred Clarke, Armson and Hollis and the Newman’s offered their services free of charge and agreed to supervise the construction of the centre. So, in 1947, a parcel of land was purchased, mainly by public conscription, and the building was given the go ahead.

The five local master builders agreed to act as leaders, overseeing a large group of voluntary workers, most of whom had no building experience at all, but were willing to help wherever they were required. Men and women worked alongside each other, digging the footings and doing what ever was needed. People just turned up, spade in hand, ready to do anything and everything!

One lady who remembered digging the footings with her husband, spoke of the friendship that grew between the volunteers, she also remarked that they all had great fun working together. The master builders each took one evening a week supervising the work all year round. Many local tradesmen gave their services for free. There were so many willing people. Much of the the decorating and outside paintwork was taken over by the ladies of the village. Many people worked in the evenings, throughout the winter, using floodlights to enable them to carry on. The hall had central heating, a very new and unusual feature at that time, and the floor was made of sycamore blocks. They built a stage, dressing rooms, cloakrooms a kitchen and a small gallery. Other rooms

were to be added at a later date. In all, it is said that at least 4,000 man hours of labour were given by the volunteers.

The Community Centre was opened at 2:30pm on Saturday 1st October 1949 by Lt. Col. Sir Robert Martin, C.M.G., D.L. Colonel Martin was Chairman of Leicestershire County Council at the time. There was a short address by the Chairman of the Committee Mr George V. Briggs, preceeding the opening. Afterwards, there followed a fancy dress parade, a gala, sports, competitions, side shows, pony rides, teas and ices. To complete the celebrations, a dance was held in the Centre from 7:30pm to 11:30pm.

An event for all members of the family.

Over the next few years many fund raising activities were held and over £1000 was raised. The final contribution to the fund was given by the staging of the Pageant of Kirby Muxloe on June 17th until 20th 1953. This was a fantastic undertaking, put on by the community, in order to raise funds for the final part of the loan. Over eighty adults and thirty children took part. A souvenir programme, telling the story of the Pageant will be on display at the History Group Exhibition on 17th November 2018, 11am-4pm. The exhibition wil be held in the Community Centre (often called the Village Hall).

Some information in this article was taken from ‘a Roof over Their Heads’ produced by St Bartholomew’s Church in 1992.

In 1947, less than two years after the end of WWII, a committee was set up by Mrs Kendal and Mrs Cameron of Kirby Fields, their remit was to raise money towards building a Community Centre for the village.

Eric Mileham, who served on the village Parish Council for forty-one years, was also involved in the organisation. Each and every road in the village had a representative, who collected 1p from each household every Friday night! Almost all of the village took part.

Firstly, Donald Cameron and Mrs Webb approached the National Council of Social Services in order to gain a loan for the

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Ratby Primary School News....

Welcome to all of our new Foundation Stage children

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Fifty-one children have started school this year in the Rainbow and Sunshine Classes and we are absolutely delighted that they have all settled in so happily!

Our Topic this half term is ‘If you go down to the woods today….’ ….. and there have been a few surprises!

Most of our learning so far has been through the traditional story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. We had to find clues to the story on the playground and we have retold the story with puppets and role play, identifying the main events and talking about the characters. We have done lots of bear counting and problem solving, using different sizes of bears. We followed a recipe to make our own porridge which   most of us thought was delicious, but one child commented that “the porridge wasn’t yummy at all!” Over the next few weeks we will be continuing with this theme by going  on a Bear Hunt.           

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On Wednesdays, fruit and healthy snacks were made available in the front playground for KS2 to buy, all at a reasonable price. As we returned to school in September, the new Year 5 were eager to continue this amazing enterprise. A business plan was   discussed and the offer of '£1 a week till Christmas'               was made the Mercury     to   Year    6 classes,   to allow     5   to continue     to run   this  popular enterprise. The offer   was   accepted    and last week saw the first tuck shop   of  the   year.    Snacks flew off the stall! Year 5 will   continue   to sell snacks on a Wednesday and Friday   (stock   and  weather permitting) Fresh fruit and raisins    are  10p   each  and other snack bars are 30p each.

This term, Year 6 have been learning about the circulatory system and how the heart works.

Towards the beginning of the term, we looked at real lambs’ hearts and saw all of the different parts. Not long after looking at the lamb hearts, we used a real stethoscope to listen to our hearts. Then we made our own stethoscopes using a tube and a funnel. We found out how exercise affects our heart by running around the playground for 3 minutes and comparing our heart rates before and after exercise. In art, we created abstract paintings about the heart and also designed our own shape poems. We are also reading a book called Pig Heart Boy, which is about a boy who needs a heart transplant. We wonder how it will end!

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The whole school joined together to sing their hearts out for three songs: Harvest Hymn, Harvest Samba and Cauliflowers Fluffy.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and lots of food items were donated to various local charities. Lots of lovely comments were made about pupil behaviour, the enthusiasm with which the pupils performed with and the high standard of singing. We also raised £81 towards the schools chosen charity Oxfam unwrapped. 

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Woodlands Farm Application - This application seeks the approval to turn this site adjacent to Ratby into a glamping site that involves the removal of 63% of the trees on site which is part of the National Forest and a 100,000 tonnes of top soil being delivered along Desford tubes straight with 45 to 50 lorry loads a day using a traffic light system to gain access up a narrow single lane access. County highways are at present not objecting to this proposal which could go on for at least 10 months. As this is a major application, it will go to Planning Ctte but the impact will be so severe, we have no choice but to object to protect local residents as footpaths R43 and R49 run along side this site.

Bosworth Battlefield - Recently, the Planning Ctte at HBBC voted to permit an application to allow MIRA to build a test track on part of the Bosworth Battlefield for driverless cars. we both had numerous emails, locally, nationally and internationally objecting to the this stating that MIRA already has a testing track and this meant the loss forever of part of a heritage site. We both do not sit on Planning but wish to state that we would never have voted for this.

Remembrance Parade - This November marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the first world war and Ratby will be doing it's best to honour the fallen not just in this war but all. Ozzy unfortunately, cannot attend as he is County Council Chairman and must be elsewhere, but Chris will lead the parade as Parade Marshall. Please remember that the parade will be at the War Memorial at 11.45. We have the honour of having the Archdeacon of Loughborough presiding over the service and also a DL will be attending. Lest We Forget.

The Community Kitchen - The Community Kitchen will return to the Methodist Church rooms on Wednesday 24th October at 10am after the school break. However the first Community Craft and Chatting session will take place on Wednesday 10th October 2018 at 10am at the Methodist Church Rooms. Please come along you are all welcome young and old. The community kitchen will show you how to cook and serve food that you may have thought of throwing away when it is near date or food that has been left over from your previous meals. It is well worth a visit to meet other likeminded people or just say hello to another member of the community both events are free. Our aim at getting people to meet each other and build people’s confidence. who may be living alone or just want something different to do. We have an excellent community spirt in Ratby. Ozzy has arranged both these activities that have been successful in areas of Hinckley and Earl Shilton for Ratby residents. Please come along you will enjoy it. Remember the sessions free this is a community event so please support it. Free tea and coffee is available for you and you will enjoy a meal or take one home with you for later. The craft sessions are also excellent and you will enjoy meeting new friends so please join us.

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Latest News from Ratby Sports Club Hi All I hope I find you all well, we have had a couple of quiet weeks at the club and was really disappointed with the last turnout for Base Oddysey Reggae, Disco and Soul night, we try to put things on for people to go out locally and be entertained and we never charge you for the entertainment, I do appreciate however that the show was at the end of the month and maybe some of you hadn't been paid, even so the turnout was very disapointing but fear not we still have some upcoming events for you...

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INSPIRE THEATRE SCHOOL has recently opened in the local village of Newbold Verdon after relocating from London and are very much looking for new students as passionate about the performing arts as they are. Their passion and expertise is in drama, musical theatre and they offer specialist training in these disciplines to 5-18 year olds. Their classes are small, supportive and friendly and create a safe environment to encourage children and young adults to gain confidence and learn performance techniques.

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Leicester Branch of Cancer Research UK Annual Coffee Morning and Sale Saturday November 3rd Leicester Branch of Cancer Research UK are holding their annual Coffee Morning and Sale at The Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane Rothley on Saturday November 3rd 2018 from 10am to 12 noon.

Stalls will include Cakes * Books * Bric a Brac * Gifts * Handicrafts * Plants * New Toys * Phoenix Cards * Tombola and Raffle.

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Service of Loving Remembrance Ratby Parish Church on Sunday 21st October at 3pm You are invited to come to join us in a short service of loving remembrance. At this service we remember those particularly from Ratby and Groby who have died. During the service there will be an opportunity for quiet prayer and reflection. The names of your loved ones will be read out and you will also have the opportunity to light a candle in their memory.

This service is not only for the recently bereaved but for anyone who would like to give thanks for someone who has been important to your life, but has now passed away. Please invite anyone who you think would appreciate this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you.

Ratby Senior Citizens Cinema Club Ratby Senior Citizens Cinema Club, Friday 12th October at 2pm Venue - Ratby Parish Church Church Lane, Ratby LE6 OJF

Finding Your Feet 2018 On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate- Starring Imelda Staunton and Timothy Spaul Followed by refreshments There is no charge for this event Just come and enjoy the film and the hospitality.

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Items will include jewellery, shabby chic furniture, home interiors and accessories, paintings and artwork, glassware, candles, cards, craft gins, local fine wines and delicatessen goods all with the emphasis on quality products which are not available on the high street.

Angie Humphries from the Trust said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Joe Humphries Memorial Trust was formed out of the tragic loss of my amazing son Joe who collapsed and died aged just 14 after a run with one of his best friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joe was a victim of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS), a heart condition which causes sudden, unexpected death in young people and can often go undiagnosed. The void which was left by Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tragically sudden death can never be filled, but Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy is the fabulous work of the Trust created in his name (www.jhmt.org.uk) â&#x20AC;&#x153;By coming along to our Christmas craft fair, you can buy unique eclectic and beautiful gifts, have a piece of homemade cake with a cuppa and help to save young lives in the process.â&#x20AC;?

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Pre booking of workshops is advisable as spaces are limited. Workshops are charged at £3.00 pre booked and pre-paid – otherwise £4.00 payable on the day.

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Newbold Verdon Jazz Club 1st Friday of each month - November 2nd Golden Eagle Jazz Band 8.00pm – 10.30pm at Newbold Verdon Social Club. £9 with drinks and rolls at club prices. Do come along and join in.

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HEALTHMATTERS OCTOBER BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH My student pharmacist has chosen to write about Breast Cancer.

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October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a month dedicated to educating individuals about breast cancer and a worldwide campaign which aims to encourage communities to fundraise for breast cancer research.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Statistics show that 1 in 8 women develop breast cancer in their lifetime – with a diagnosis being made every 10 seconds! Contrary to popular belief, breast cancer can occur in both men and women. It is hence of paramount importance that we are all kept well-informed in regards to being able to recognise the signs and symptoms associated with the disease.

Signs and Symptoms to watch out for include: ▪ A change in size or shape of the breast

size, shape or colour of the breasts. Changes in skin texture, an inverted nipple and rash should also be noted.

Step 2: Raise your arms to look for the same signs and symptoms.

Step 3: While you're at the mirror, look for any signs of fluid coming out of one or both nipples. This could be a watery, milky, or yellow fluid. It may also be blood.

To look for lumps: Use a firm, smooth touch with the first few finger pads of your hand, keeping the fingers flat and together. Using a circular motion, cover the entire breast from top to bottom (from your collarbone to the top of the abdomen), and side to side (from your armpit to your cleavage) Step 4: Feel your breasts for lumps whilst lying down

▪ Redness or a rash on the skin on/around the nipple

Step 5: Feel your breasts for lumps while you are standing or sitting. This step is best done in the shower, as the easiest way to feel your breasts is when the skin is wet and slippery

▪ Discharge that comes from the nipple without squeezing ▪ A swelling in the armpit or around the collarbone ▪ A lump or thickening that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue ▪ A change in skin texture such as puckering or dimpling (like orange skin) ▪ The nipple becoming inverted or pointed in a different direction ▪ Constant pain in the breast or armpit Statistics show that patients diagnosed with breast cancer in the early stages have a higher chance of survival compared to those diagnosed in the advanced stages. Self examination increases the chances of an early diagnosis. It is advised that we should check our breasts for signs and symptoms of breast cancer once a month.

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Step 1: Look at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your hands on your hips. You should look out for any change in

The more you examine your breasts, the easier it will become to notice any changes. It is advisable to carry out a self-examination on the first day of every month, so that it is easy to remember. It is important to bear in mind that menstruation causes the breasts to become swollen and tender. Therefore, you should examine yourself several days after your period ends.

If you notice any signs or symptoms, please make an appointment with your GP surgery as soon as possible.

If you would like any more information on anything mentioned above, please pop in to the Village Pharmacy in Kirby Muxloe or call us on 0116 2387353.

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